Success By The Books: The Bev And Cliff Notes

Many people completely miss the reason for the season because they are so stressed and frantic.  To top it off, at the end of it all, they find themselves in debt.  Join us as we bring you "10 Tips to Keep Stress-Free at the Holidays".  Cliff's "In the News" is TEMECULA WINERIES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is TWO BLUE WOODEN ROCKING CHAIRS.  Music - "Speedway" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, and Mary Lyn Bates.  "Two Blue Wooden Rocking Chairs" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, and Dee Briggs,

Episode #234 is "The Fantastic Five in Marriage" by Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn.  What a fun one!  Wives, learn the five small things you can do to light up your husband's life.  Husbands, we have the five simple moves that will bring a smile to the face of your wife too!  Cliff's "In the News" is TURKEYS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WOMAN IN MY DRINK.  Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev and Cliff Nelson.  "Woman in My Drink" (full song) by Bev and Cliff Nelson, Jeff Lee, Dee Briggs.

This episode is a combination of things we've learned from the "5 Steps to Stay Sharper Longer" by Jihan Myers (Prevention Magazine), and from the research of Dr. Daniel Amen.  These are some easy tips that you can start now to stay cognitively healthy.  Cliff's "In the News" is HONEY.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is MORE THAN THIS.  Music - "I'd Be A Cowboy" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "More Than This" (full song) by Bev Nelson and Katelyn Marie Piz.

We all have the same amount of hours in a day, but how we use them makes all the difference in the world!  Join us as we give top tips from "Mastering Time Management" by Library Mindset, so you can make the most of your time which equals your life.  Cliff's "In the News" is the COMMON COLD.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is AS IS.  Music - "Burning Up My Good Years" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Josh Rush.  "As Is" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

The Halloween Spooktacular is Bev and Cliff recalling fun holiday memories.  Cliff's "In the News" is HALLOWEEN MEMORIES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is PHANTOM TAKEOVER.  Music - "Mama Got Her Dancing Shoes On" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson and Mary Lyn Bates.

With all the distractions in our lives these days with cell phones, emails, texts, social media, and on and on, the ability to be present is being lost.  Join us as we discuss "The Art of Noticing" by Rob Walker which will help you to be present for your one life here on earth.  Cliff's "In the News" is BARBERS.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I DON'T MAKE MY BED ON SUNDAYS.  Music - "We Got This" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette.  "I Don't Make My Bed on Sundays" (full song) by Bev Nelson and Mary Lyn Bates.

What we do in this last quarter of 2024 will determine how well this year will end, and how 2025 will begin.  This is the time to gain momentum.  Join us as we discuss a plan to "Finish 2024 with a Strong 4th Quarter".  Cliff's "In the News" is NATIONAL COACHES DAY.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is IF YOU WANT TO GET LOVE.  Music - "In" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Kevin Fisher.  "If You Want to Get Love" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

One of the best things about doing this podcast is that I get to learn about things I'm interested in, knowing others are too.  This episode is the "Over the Counter Pain Drug Guide" by Kristin Dold of Prevention Magazine.  Cliff's "In the News" is DISNEYLAND FLAG RETREAT.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is ALIVE.  Music - "Got the Talkin' Part Done"(music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "Alive" (full song" by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Matt Sumner.

All of us know someone who has trouble with their hearing, and they aren't always seniors.  Join us as we learn how to be proactive with our hearing.  Cliff's "In the News" is BBQ.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WITH YOU.  Music - "Dash Between the Years" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.  "With You" (full song) by Bev Nelson.

This is part 2 of 2 of "How to Keep Your Marriage Growing" by Pastor Rick Warren.  Last episode we brought you the first and second of the five ways the Bible tells us how to grow our marriages.   Join us, this episode, as we bring you ways three through five.  Cliff's "In the News" is PICKLEBALL.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I DON'T.  Music - "Out of the Box" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Doak Turner, Dee Briggs.  "I Don't" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Katelyn Marie.

Each marriage is either growing closer or growing apart.  Relationships never stand still.  If you're not growing closer with your spouse right now, then you're growing apart little by little.  Join us as we talk about part 1 of 2 of Pastor Rick Warren's "How to Keep Your Marriage Growing".  Cliff's "In the News" is L.A. NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is WEAPONS OF MASS DISTRACTIONS.  Music - "I Can Do Bad on My Own" (music only) by Bev Nelson, Nancy Anthis, and Marc-Alan Barnette.  "Weapons of Mass Distraction" (full song) by Bev Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette, Sharlin Craig.

Most of us are guilty of throwing out spinach that we bought and didn't eat, or a half a pot of coffee.  Are you ready for a challenge?  Join us as we discuss Prevention Magazines "Waste Less Food" by Kaitlyn Phoenix.  It's a 4-week plan to make some great improvements.  Cliff's "In the News" is USS MIDWAY.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is I'M NOT LIKE THAT.  Music - "Guilty" (music tracks only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "I'm Not Like That" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Margaret & Andy Machin.

"Friends with Health Benefits" by Arricca Elin Sansone comes from an article in Prevention Magazine.  We often think of our friendships as helping with our emotional well-being, but they are essential to our physical health too.  Come join us.  Cliff's "In the News" is MUSIC THROUGH THE DECADES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is COMMON GROUND.  Music - "Adam's Song" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Adam Gubman.  "Common Ground" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette.

This episode is part 2 of 2 from the life-changing book "Love Does" by Bob Goff.  Join us as we talk about accepting the invitation that comes with each new morning to live fully with whimsy and adventure.  Cliff's "In the News" is HEARST CASTLE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SO MUCH FOR PLAN "A".  Music - "Happy Hour" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Rachel & Matt Sumner.  "So Much for Plan A" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette.

"Love Does - Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World" by Bob Goff is a terrific book that makes us all re-evaluate how we are living life.  Are we fully engaged? Are we living full of abandon, whimsy, and in love?  We're only here once.  Learn how to make the most of that one life as we bring you the takeaways from "Love Does".  Cliff's "In the News" is THE OLYMPIC WATERPOLO TEAM.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is HE COLLECTS EVERYTHING.  Music - "How the Future Used to Look" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Nancy Anthis.  "He Collects Everything" (full song) by Cliff Nelson, Marc-Alan Barnette.

"Tales from Randomland" by Justin Scarred is a lot of fun.  This is a Punk Rock frontman that has become a popular YouTuber by taking his audience on adventures.  He found a way to monetize his love for the open road in a genre that was in it's infant stages.  Come along for the ride!  Cliff's "In the News" is THUNDERBIRD LODGE.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is LET'S RIDE.  Music - "Rise" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Let's Ride" (full song) by Cliff Nelson & Joe Frazer.

We received a request to do an episode on gut health, so we bring you "7 Ways to Take Care of Your Gut".  This is a great article from trusted Prevention Magazine.  Cliff's "In the News" is MY GRANDPARENT'S HOTEL.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is EX & WHY (PART II).  Music - "Speedway" (tracts only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates.  "Ex & Why" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.

Join us as we discuss author, Jon Gordon's, "Lessons from 27 Years of Marriage".  Being married for such a long time, he definitely has some things to share about having a happy marriage.  Cliff's "In the News" is RIDERS IN THE SKY.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is EX & WHY.  Music - "Lunch on Tuesday" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson.  "Ex & Why" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.

We all eat.  Did you know that the path to good health and long life starts in the kitchen?  Join us as we discuss Alyssa Jung's article from Prevention Magazine called "Heal Your Body with Food".  Find out what you need to add and possibly eliminate to improve your health.  Cliff's "In the News" is DISNEYLAND SUBMARINES.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is SOMETHING WITH AN UMBRELLA IN IT.  Music - "I'd Be A Cowboy" (music only) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Nancy Anthis.  "Something With An Umbrella In It" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Mary Lyn Bates, Marc-Alan Barnette.

This is our final part of "Find Your People" by Jennie Allen.  Loneliness is on an all time rise.  We all crave authentic connection in our daily lives no matter if you are an introvert or extrovert.  Jennie tells us how to improve our lives immensely by finding our people.  Cliff's "In the News" is THE PRESIDEO.  Cliff's "Inside the Music" is GOODBYE AGAIN.  Music - "Burning Up My Good Years" (music only) by Cliff Nelson and Josh Rush.  "Goodbye Again" (full song) by Bev & Cliff Nelson, Dee Briggs.